2013 MV Agusta F3 First Ride
In the face of the global sportbike sales slump, boutique Italian motorcycle brand MV Agusta is aiming to revitalize the stagnant middleweight supersport market with its recently released F3. Powered by an ultra-compact 675cc triple-cylinder engine, the F3 ($13,999) is another European take on the best way to arrive from apex to apex.
VISION BECOMES REALITY
Born four years earlier, the F3 is the dream of MV’s late president, Claudio Castiglioni, who commissioned a three-cylinder sportbike before passing away last summer from cancer. Considering its deeply rooted history in road racing, the machine was designed for competition and the demands of World Supersport ...

MV Agusta F4 1000 S Motorcycle Exclusive Ride
With the MV Agusta 1000 S motorcycle, Italy supersizes the world’s most desirable 750, giving Japan Inc.’s new literbikes real competition#151in terms of power and weight#151for not much more money. By Alan Cathcart.
Front Left View
Claudio Castiglioni on Tamburini’s Trophy Bike Castiglioni poses with Tamburini’s latest lust object, the F4 1000 S. We had a couple of questions.
With the F4 1000 S almost unchanged aesthetically from its now defunct 750 S predecessor, wasn’t it time to freshen its styling?
We always intended the styling of the MV F4 to remain essentially unchanged even in 1000cc form because we believe ...

MV Agusta Introduces Turismo Veloce 800 And Turismo Veloce Lusso 800 Sport Tourers
MV Agusta has introduced a new sport touring motorcycle, the Turismo Veloce 800, which translates to Fast Tourer. There are two versions of the machine, the Turismo Veloce 800 and the Turismo Veloce Lusso 800.
Both motorcycles are motivated by a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 798cc inline triple. Bore is 79.0mm, stroke is 54.3mm and compression ratio is 13.3:1. Each cylinder has two intake valves and two exhaust valves that are actuated by double overhead camshafts.
The engine is claimed to produce 125 horsepower at 11,600 rpm and 60.6 lbs.-ft. of torque at 8600 rpm.
The motor is controlled by an Eldor Engine ...

Updated: BMW Buys Husqvarna From MV Agusta
2014, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued
Husqvarna Motorcycles acquired by BMW Motorrad
Willow Grove, PA (USA) — Cagiva USA announces that its parent company, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A, has sold the Husqvarna motorcycle brand to BMW Motorrad.
The agreement was signed in Italy on July 19, 2007 by MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. president Claudio Castiglioni and Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad. The contract will come into full effect upon final approval by EU authorities.
The sale of Husqvarna Motorcycles by MV Agusta and its acquisition by BMW will significantly benefit both parties, said Lawrence Ferracci, ...

Motoring
REVIEW: You have to admire the cheekiness of aspirational brands.
BMW puts features on its options lists that would be standard on lesser cars, while niche badges produce limited edition models to lure those seeking something a little different.
Fiat’s Gucci 500 for example or a seemingly endless line of limited edition Harley-Davidsons. And, perhaps not surprisingly given it’s now owned by Harley, this MV Agusta Brutale anniversary edition.
MVs sell in handfuls in New Zealand, but the iconic name rings with decades of high speed race-track success.
Formed from the Agusta aviation company in 1945 to create post-war jobs, the brand claimed 270 Grand Prix wins and 10 ...

Ducati 1199 Panigale S vs. MV Agusta F4 RR
Ducati 1199 Panigale MV Agusta F4 RR Review
There are many similarities between Ducati’s new 1199 Panigale S and the MV Agusta F4 RR. Both are Italian exotica from fabled factories with spectacular racing heritages. Both are Superbike-class motorcycles with liter-plus engines.
Both have traction control and adjustable fuel maps for different riding conditions. Both have top-of-the-line Ohlins suspension and Brembo radial brakes – and both are very, very fast.
However, that is pretty much where the similarities end. The Panigale S’s motor, although still a twin, is a radical change from its predecessor and easily the most high-tech Ducati ...

Past or Present? 1973 MV AGUSTA 350 Ipotesi And 2005 F4 Ago
Past or Present? 1973 MV AGUSTA 350 Ipotesi And 2005 F4 Ago
Motorcycles have sure come a long way in the past 30 years or so, haven’t they? These two beauties represent MV Agusta’s past and present and are currently on Ebay and up for the taking.
First up is this absolutely mint 350 Ipotesi. If my Google translation is correct that means hypothesis. Maybe not the most catchy name I’ve heard but I can let it slide. Who cares about a name when you have a bike with that classic cafe racer and GP inspired looks. I did come across an Italian Wikipedia page (I know, not the most reliable source) and it claims ...

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Unusual Motorcycles
Every now and then you will see a motorcycle on the road and go “WOW! That’s an awesome looking piece of equipment!” People queue up outside showrooms or expos to see motorcycles that have been created basis themes or brands. We have always been fascinated with unusual bikes; hence one of our favourite pastimes is customizing our bike and also watching the Biker Build Off.
To add to the above, Movies, Gam es and various other brands are also promoting their products using Motorcycles; a classic example of the same – Batman, Gears of War, Tron Motorcycles, etc. The Gears of War Bike was actually designed by Paul Junior Designs; the wheels ...

Will MV Agusta survive long enough to deliver a 675cc, 3-cylinder Tamburini masterpiece?
No doubt hoping to capture a little of the magic that has seen Triumph’s class-smashing 675 Daytona make a massive impression in road tests, track tests and sales charts, MV Agusta is developing its own 675cc triple – and in typical Claudio Castiglioni style, just about betting the company’s survival on it.
The projected MV Agusta F3 supersport bike will feature 4 radial valves per cylinder, which the company believes will give it a significant top-end power advantage over the Triumph. With the Daytona making 123bhp, MV is aiming at 135bhp or more, as well as a lighter weight chassis due to the ...